BALB 3T3 Cells
| Definition: |
Cell lines developed from disaggregated BALB/c mouse embryos. They are extremely sensitive to CONTACT INHIBITION, and highly susceptible to transformation by SV40 VIRUS and murine sarcoma virus (SARCOMA VIRUSES, MURINE). |
| Notes: |
almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMALS & MICE; do not routinely add FIBROBLASTS or EMBRYO |
| Also Called: |
BALB 3T3 clone A31 |
| Previously Indexed: |
3T3 Cells (1991-2003),Cell Line (1969-1991) |
BALB 3T3 Cells Definitions and Terms
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